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THURSDAY, APRIL 30 - MAY 6, 2009 VOLUME 14, NO. 35
Metro Expands Service with Stimulus Package Money, Soothes Passengers with Poetry
As Metro bus service expands using stimulus package funds, the Los Angeles County Authority seeks to soothe passengers traveling through Union Station with poetry readings from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today. Poet Brendan Constantine is seen last year reading his works.—photo courtesy Metro
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Dr. Linda Wagner Named New MUSD Superintendent
BY SUSAN MOTANDER
BY BILL PETERS
Metro, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority, is determined to change your mind about public transportation and is employing a number of tactics to convince you that their bus and rail line systems are intelligently designed and user-friendly. To make the ride-along a more positive experience, Metro will upgrade some buses and even entertain passengers. Stimulus package money will be put to use in the purchase of more environmentally friendly fueled buses and on Thursday, April 30, poets will wax soothingly at Union Station. Metro will provide contract bus-lines with up to 150 buses using money coming to them as a result of stimulus program contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. At its April 23 board meeting, the Metro Board approved the purchase of 50 32-foot buses which will run on Compressed Natural Gas, at a cost of $23.6 million and be added to the fleet of 181 buses used by 22 bus lines under contract to Metro. The new buses will retire 33 diesel buses and 17 propane-fueled shuttle buses that have been in service since 2001. Contract lines operate 16 municipal services including Arcadia Transit
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BY MEL MALMBERG
It’s something I’ve been interested i n do ing for a while now. I have always been one to put my money where my (big) mouth is. I am what I would call an amateur/dilettante conservationist — I bought a hybrid car in ‘03 (a Honda, because I could not see out of the back of a Prius, though in retrospect Toyota turned out to make the much cooler/better car), have travelled a lot and observed how other cultures manage on little or no electricity, and frantically turn off lights around my house, even though I leave my computer on 24/7…. When I read that the gloomy, northern country
of Germany is able to generate solar power, I thought, damn it, I’m going to do it here in sunny Altadena. I started the process in late October through Sol Source in Arcadia, a group with extensive solar experience recommended by my architect friend Georgie Kajer,
Marez (a manager in the PV — that’s photo-voltaic — group), came over and we looked at our electricity bills. My family’s house is served by Southern California Edison, and we frequently get into the fifth tier (customers are charged a higher amount in each tier, the first being a baseline, the fifth
One Local ResidentÊs Firsthand Account of the Transition to a Greener Economy, One Home at a Time who used them for the solar panels on her home in La Canada. The first part of this process is the consultation. Jesse
being the highest per-kilowatt rate) in the summer, when our bills are in the $500 range. Ouch. Free electricity would
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Most of the local foothill communities are beginning fire inspections in May if they have not already begun. These inspections are done in the high risk areas which include the wildland urban interface. Each city notifies those property owners affected by the clearance requirements. For information contact the fire prevention office in the community in which you live. Most of the communities along the foothills follow the state guidelines for brush clearance, i.e. maintaining a defensible space of 30 feet and that brush be cleared within 100 feet of the a building. Monrovia’s requirements are more stringent; it requires a 200 foot clearance. In Arcadia the inspections will begin on May 4 and the city requires that the brush be cleared in “a timely manner”, generally this is two weeks. The city follows the state guidelines regarding clearance requirements. These are listed below. The fire prevention bureau can be reached at (626)) 574-5104 In Monrovia inspections will start on May 15 and required cleared done by July 1. Those Monrovia properties found not to be in compliance will be facing fines of as much as $1000 for the first offense and up to $5000 for a third offense. To assist property owners in the annual clearance requirement, the Fire Department is again offering its Brush Chipper Program. This program provides for a chipper company which will come to a property owners residence and chip the brush which when it is stacked and placed at the curb. For details on the program, to make request a chipper service, or for answers to specific questions, contact thee Monrovia Fire Department nt at (626) 256-8109. Pasadena has already begun its inspections and will be completed by June 1. Property owners ers have 30 days to complete clearance. Mark Fasick, Fire Marshall arshall of the city, says that hat the
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On April 22, 2009, Linda Wagner, Ed.D. was named Superintendent by the Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education. Dr. Wagner will assume the post effective July 1, 2009. “I am pleased to be joining the Monrovia Unified School District. A great deal of work has been done in Monrovia to bring the District to high levels of student success. I look forward to continuing this important work, and to building a culture of continuous improvement designed with students at its center,” said Dr. Wagner. Dr. Wagner has been a district Superintendent for six years. She is currently the Superintendent of Keppel Union School District in Pearblossom, CA. Previous to that, Dr. Wagner was Superintendent of the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District in Acton, CA. She began her career in the Los Angeles Unified School District as a teacher. She has served in the roles of teacher, Vice Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent during her 22 year career in education. A native of Glendale, CA, Dr. Wagner is bilingual in Spanish, and for a time lived in Mexico as an exchange student. She received her doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership from
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Letters&Comments Corrected Reprint April 15, 2009 Dear Editor: I am writing in reference to the scathing article about the Arcadia’s Mayors Community Breakfast written by Terry Miller in the April 9th edition of the Arcadia Weekly. I was very disappointed to read such a negative article about a positive event. I sat at a table of ten and we were all delighted with the speaker and her message. We thought the event was one of the best yet. Linda Garcia and her staff did an excellent job planning the event. Dr. Laura emphasized family: a husband and a wife. That is what America was built on and what we survive on. I have no problem with the gay community—that is their choice. I personally chose a traditional family of husband, wife and children. I felt the atmosphere of spring in the air as I entered the community center. It was an enjoyable event. I like Terry Miller, but his opinion and mine differ immensely. I am in favor of a family unit. Terry disappointed me by writing a very negative article and leaving out the lovely Rose Queen Courtney Lee’s appearance and the fact that part of the profits benefitted the Arcadia Coordinating Council Campership program. The news is full of negative articles. Let’s zero in on the positive things of life for a change.
access to the Arcadia Weekly pulpit from which to broadcast his views. Miller should not have been permitted the column inches on the Letters page to reiterate the position that generated the reader response in the first place (even though it was great fun reading Miller project his own prejudices). Secondly, in defense of his gibberish Miller spelled “alluded” as “eluded.” This may seem a trivial complaint; however, it isn’t when Miller claims the “educated” high ground to bolster his argument. Mitchell Karera
Thanks again for providing so much space to the two Arcadia Historical Society announcements this week -- Woman’s Club Historical Marker (I know that’s especially meaningful to your Social Whirl columnist) and the Student Creative Expression Contest winners program. Scott Hettrick
Dear Editor: Upon reading Terr y Miller’s opinion piece regarding the recent community breakfast, I was utterly shocked and dismayed to find that city officials appointed Dr. Laura to speak at the event. Not only is her persona indeed “reactionary,” but her unwarranted and irrelevant slander was nothing short of a disgusting display of personal agenda making its way into an otherwise friendly environment. It takes bravado to write an article in such stark contrast with the community’s more conservative views, but I respect that Terry did so. To criticize our community’s poor judgment on an issue like this is not wrong—it is democratic. Terry, I thank you for doing so. And while you can expect some serious backlash for your words, don’t think twice; you’ve earned the respect of at least one Arcadia resident. Sincerely, Olivia Harrington P.S. Congratulations on taking first place at the news media photo contest.
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-Mary E. Hansen, Arcadia Last week, this letter to the editor was misprinted with grammar and spelling citations included instead of as it should have appeared, with all errors removed. Needless to say, we do appreciate Mary E. Hansen’s commentary on the Community Breakfast and would like offer our sincere apologies to her for this unfortunate misprint.
I’m not a regular reader of the Arcadia Weekly and - though I have a peripheral knowledge of her reputation - I do not listen to Laura Schlessinger’s radio program. I did read the Arcadia Weekly’s Letters page (April 16-22) regarding Schlessinger’s recent appearance in Arcadia and have a pair of points to make. Firstly, Terry Miller is apparently a staffer and thus presumedly already has weekly
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APRIL 30 - MAY 6, 2009
Art of Living “You Can’t Take It With You” Regales at Sierra Madre Playhouse By Fran Syverson
Love can be beautiful, but it can also be vexing when the young lovers decide they must introduce each other to their parents. Or even worse—his parents to hers! Especially if one of the families comes from what is often known as the “other side of the tracks.” L ovely you ng A l ice Sycamore (Christina Diaz) is enamored of Tony Kirby, and he adores her. Tony ( Justin Orkin) romances Alice
ardently, and she wants to respond. But she hesitates, worrying that the senior Kirbys will never understand her family, and that love really won’t conquer all in their case. That’s the serious side of You Can’t Take It With You, but the hilarious, long-popular comedy now playing at the Sierra Madre Playhouse spins the tale lightly. As the curtain opens, we begin to understand Alice’s concern. Behold her family!—every one of them an eccentric in his or her own right. Her sister Essie pirouettes about the stage practicing her ballerina steps, with or without her husband’s accompaniment. Not too strange, except Ed’s accompaniment is his accordion. Bessie Reisz’s flitting as Essie hasn’t improved much in her eight years of ballet lessons, but her enthusiasm is undeterred and she breaks into
dance at every opportune, or inopportune, moment. Ed (Teddy Goldsmith) dallies with his weird printing press, printing whatever comes to mind. Not that he’s a printer; he doesn’t have a job. Nor do the others living in Grandpa Sycamore’s house. Like Grandpa, they’ve pretty much decided to follow their whims. Why slave your life away at a hated job? After all, “you can’t take it with you!”
Amidst the chaos, determinedly plunking away on her typewriter (a hint that the play is set in the ‘30s) is the girls’ mother Penny (Linda DeMetrick.) She’s working on yet another of her novels— none of which has ever sold. The loud explosions issuing from their basement barely distract her. She’s used to having her husband Paul (Phil Apoian) and his friend manufacture model after model of never-successful fireworks. Stoically reading his paper, Grandpa Sycamore (Stan Kelly) seems bemused by much of his extended family’s goings-on. He long ago quit his mundane job and has enjoyed life ever since. The one person holding a job is Alice, who is remarkably normal. She dearly loves her family, despite their eccentricities. Yet she can just imagine how they
would strike Tony’s parents. She knows Mr. Kirby fairly well, as she works at his firm, where indeed, she and Tony met. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby are very conventional business tycoons as well as society leaders—so unlike the Sycamores. Still, if there is to be any thought of marriage, Alice knows she must introduce them to her family. So the Kirbys (played by Richard Large and Dale Waddington Horowitz) are invited to dinner. Maybe, Alice hopes, just maybe, her family’s basic nuttiness will be seen as creative and fascinating. She implores everyone to at least tone it down for the evening. Thrilled at the prospects of Alice capturing such a prize as a husband, her family agrees—sort of. One can imagine the social embarrassment that ensues when the begowned Mrs. Kirby and her husband arrive for dinner—one night too soon! Each family sees the other in strong contrast to themselves. The situation is gist for quick repartee and rollicking laughter. While some of the antics seem over the top, they befit the theme of the play. Good theater can, however, go beyond the humor to provide some deeper insights into ourselves, and this play by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman is no exception. It offers a tug-of-war between conformity and non-conformity. You’ll enjoy watching as attitudes begin to shift. You Can’t Take It With You won the Pulitzer Prize in 1936, the post-Depression era when people were ready for an evening of laughs. It has the same appeal now, when our society is experiencing financially depressing times. Other folks adding to the outlandish quirks of the Sycamore household include Shamarrah E. Pates, James Fowler, Michael-Anthony Nozzi, Steve Holland, A.J.
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Live Music to Fill the Air at Shopping Center Opening BY BILL PETERS
Refined shopping. That is what Westfield Santa Anita promises as it prepares the opening of its open-air shopping and dining center they are calling The Promenade at Santa Anita. To celebrate the grand opening of its $120 million, 115,000 square foot expansion, Westfield has invited two music groups to perform during the grand opening weekend. The California Philharmonic Orchestra is to perform twice during its opening weekend. The orchestra will appear as part of the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7, and offer a second performance to welcome the public to the courtyard area at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8. Radio Disney Street Team with Savannah will be seen on Saturday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m. “Cal Phil is a cherished institution and Westfield is delighted they will be treating our shoppers to a special concert performance,” Michael Lattanzio, Westfield Santa Anita General Manager, said in announcing opening weekend festivities. The party atmosphere will be enhanced through the generosity of restaurants located in The Promenade who, for a suggested donation of $5 which will benefit Cal Phil’s foundation, will
Savannah Outen and Radio Disney Street Team will be on hand Saturday as part of the grand opening weekend activities. offer sample fare. A 17-member ensemble of Cal Phil musicians will perform works by Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Holst and Gershwin. The Radio Disney Street Team with Savannah Outen will also be a part of the celebration. Savannah Outen, 17, of Hillsboro, Ore., has hit the youth music scene through YouTube and the Radio Disney internet-radio with several hits. She is considered a role model for young people given her 4.0 GPA and her life desires of “hanging out with friends, surfing the internet, and shopping.” Responding to the invitation by Westfield, founder and music director of the California Philharmonic Orchestra, Dr. Victor Vener, said, “The city of Arcadia has been a member of our Cal
Phil family for many years now because we present Cal Phil Festival on the Green every summer directly across the street from Westfield Santa Anita—at the Arboretum. So, we’re thrilled and very, very honored to take part in the celebration commemorating the Grand Opening of an extraordinary place like The Promenade.” The orchestra will return to The Promenade at Santa Anita the following afternoon, Friday, May 8, to present another concert of light concert favorites at 4:30 p.m. Other activities at The Promenade announced by the shopping center’s management include a series of fashion shows at some of the 30 shops, guest appearances, special prize giveaways and additional musical events.
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Music News MayDay! MayDay! My friends and I have been frequenting the AMERICAN LEGION - POST 280 IN EAST PASADENA for the last 2-3 years, since our pal Chief started taking us there after Sunday softball. As a Veteran of the Vietnam War, he joined many years ago, and can take guests in anytime. You may also join the Legion for a small annual fee if your parent or spouse served in the military. I used to think we were a nuisance to their mostly senior citizen crowd of regulars, but realized they need new, younger members to keep their doors open. And when they discovered our ties to the Doo Dah Parade and some of Pasadena’s most popular bands, they saw the potential for successful fundraisers that would reach a whole new audience. The Ladies Auxiliary is having such an event this SATURDAY, MAY 2nd, featuring live music from HORSES ON ASTROTURF. A fabulous Hawaiian chicken dinner will be served from 6 to 8pm, and the band starts at 8:30. You can enjoy all of the above for just $8, or skip the dinner and pay only $5. 100% of the profits go to “Operation Mend” who provide reconstructive surgery to maimed soldiers; a very worthy cause. Pictured with me here is Doug Monroe, Legion Post Commander and newest member of our motley softball crew! FRI. 5/1 - The MELLOW D’z (DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN) @ THE MAYAN BAR (inside the Aztec Hotel) in MONROVIA, 6 - 9pm Happy Hour. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. NO COVER. Full bar, coldest beer in town! Acoustic Guitar, vocals. “Hot Chick, Cool Dude & Music to suit your mood!” http:// www.myspace.com/themellowdeees FRI. 5/1 - “THE SUBS” (Better Than Blue’s acoustic alter ego) @ the DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 8pm - Midnight. 3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. 626-9153474. Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright, and newest sub, Robert Gonzalez. Acoustic Rock, Soul & Blues. FRI. 5/1 - BOBBY BRADFORD MOTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food. A fixture on the local jazz scene, Bobby Bradford is best known for his early 70’s work with Ornette Coleman, and was one of my brother Rick’s early musical influences. SAT. 5/2 - BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. Saturday BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. The Mission St. Gold Line station is just a short walk away, and makes for a nice outing. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ SAT. 5/2 - Open Mic Night @ the FRETHOUSE in Covina. 309 N. Citrus Ave. (626) 339-7020. Always on the first Saturday of the month, and just one dollar for performers or audience. Sign-up starts at 7:30. If there aren’t enough slots for everybody they’ll make a list for the next month, and call you. Each act gets two songs or ten minutes, whichever comes first. The show starts at 8:00. They’ll have desserts and coffee ready. Bring your friends and family and join the show! www.covina.com/frethouse/ SAT. 5/2 - THE SIN TWINS RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE @ THE COVINA PLAYHOUSE. 104 N. Citrus Ave. Call box office for tickets & info: (626)3318133. Box office hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11am-2pm and Wed. 5-7pm. Band includes: Danny Hesse, Joe Velosa, Buggs Manocchio, Keith Neal, Mercy Powell, Felicia Bright, Deanna Cogan, and a kick-ass horn section with too many names to list! SAT. 5/2 - LISA FINNIE & FRIENDS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. No cover, all ages. Country/Western/Jazz torch singer and guitar player. SAT. 5/2 - HORSES ON ASTROTURF @ THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 280 IN EAST PASADENA, 8:30pm - Midnight. $5 admission for music only. Hawaiian chicken dinner available for an additional $3 from 6 - 8pm. 179 N. Vinedo Ave. 626-792-9938. My hot, single sis-in-law Mary will be there with her dancin’ shoes on! SAT. 5/2 - DIRTY DAVE OSTI BAND @ THE DOCKSIDE GRILL IN WEST COVINA, 9pm - 1am.
3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. 626-915-3474. No cover, full bar & kitchen. With Marc Doten on Bass & Moyes Lucas on Drums. SAT. 5/2 - MARTINI DIARIES featuring JEFF STETSON & friends @ COLOMBO’S ITALIAN STEAK HOUSE IN EAGLE ROCK, 10pm - 1am. 1833 Colorado Blvd. 323-254-9138. Full kitchen & bar. Jeff sez: first set will be Jazz & then evolve into “Acid-Lounge-Jazz-Rock!” 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month. SUN. 5/3 - SUNDAY BRUNCH MUSIC @ MARY’S MARKET & CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE - MICHAEL ZUBIA, Classical Guitar and RAY HILL, Piano - 10:30am. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Cozy venue, YUMMY FOOD! SUN. 5/3 - BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ SUN. 5/3 - Have Lunch with NEW ASTROTURF @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 1:30 - 4:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food in a comfy setting. Bring the family - mine will be there! Acoustic Folk/Rock, Classic Country. Jane will be on Mandolin, Fiddle & vocals this week, and Tom B. will be standing in on Bass. SUN. 5/3 - “OPERA TO BROADWAY” VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. Get there early - they pack ‘em in! SUN. 5/3 - THE CROWN CITY BAND @ THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE IN ALTADENA, 7pm. 2029 N. Lake Ave. 626-398-7917. $15. Pasadena-based band that plays blues, country rock, oldies from the 60s and 70s, originals, and more. Ken Marcus (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Dalton Perry (harmonica, vocals), Steve Sattler (lead guitar), Jeff Kinsey (bass), and Don Vena (drums). Opening act Randy Rivera on guitat & vocals. 5/5 - “TAPAS TUESDAY” @ MARY’S MARKET & CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON with RAY HILL on piano, 6 - 7pm and STEVE VARGAS on guitar & vocals, 7 - 9pm. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Cozy venue, YUMMY FOOD! “TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA” @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER MIDGE, 8pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. WED. 5/6 - 3 FAT GUYS & A PUNK @ KATIE JAKE’S IN COVINA, 9pm. Corner of Citrus & Workman. 626-967-2765. Full bar, no cover. Blues, Rock from Jimmy McGrew, Drake, Mike Leasure, Jamie Hunting and Gratz Arias. Every Wed. until further notice. http://www. myspace.com/thefatguysandpunks “WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY” @ THE BUCCANEER, 9pm. Bring your favorite LP records and Dan Besocke will play entire sides on his turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. FRI. 5/8 - The MELLOW D’z (DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN) @ THE MAYAN BAR (inside the Aztec Hotel) in MONROVIA, 6 - 9pm Happy Hour. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. NO COVER. Full bar, coldest beer in town! Acoustic Guitar, vocals. “Hot Chick, Cool Dude & Music to suit your mood!” http:// www.myspace.com/themellowdeees FRI. 5/8 - “THE SUBS” (Better Than Blue’s acoustic alter ego) @ the DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 8pm - Midnight. 3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. 626-9153474. Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright, and newest sub, Robert Gonzalez. Acoustic Rock, Soul & Blues. FRI. 5/8 - ANDREW’S BAD STUFF @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table. Rock covers from Acid Andy & friends. SAT. 5/9 - BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. Saturday BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. The Mission St. Gold Line station is just a short walk away, and makes for a nice outing. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ Please remember to call and verify all info. before making plans. Everything is subject to change. This is show biz, after all... Hope to see you out & about, SierraMadreSue sierramadresue@yahoo.com
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More Letters from 3 Re: Dr. Laura SchlessingEditor: I recently became aware that the Sierra Madre City Council is taking steps to outlaw smoking near businesses. The result will be reduced business activity at restaurants and bars, leading to lower tax revenue for the city. Fortunately, a solution to this problem is offered by the Environmental Protection Agency, which declared earlier this month that carbon dioxide is a danger to public health and subject to government regulation. Because all living human beings naturally emit this dangerous gas, the Sierra Madre City Council need only pass another ordinance requiring that all residents of the city be weighed and their pulse recorded once a year to determine the amount of carbon dioxide they emit. The city can thus exercise its duty to regulate Human Carbon Dioxide Emissions (HCDE) by placing a tax on the individual right to pollute the air in the city. The amount of the tax on each individual would be determined by his or her baseline weight and pulse rate numbers. The revenue would offset the funds lost when smokers decide to take their business to bars and restaurants in surrounding cities. It would also discourage HCDE’s, resulting in cleaner air and a more healthful city. Mike Lucas Arcadia
er & Mayor’s Breakfast We were not among those who attended the Mayor’s ‘Community’ Breakfast this year, but have always enjoyed supporting the Mayor’s ‘Prayer’ Breakfast at Ayers Hall. Did get to see the program on television and after reading the Arcadia Weekly report by Terry Miller, we thought we had missed something. So, we watched it again. No, there was Mayor Harbicht M.C.-ing with his usual skill. Our 2009 Rose Queen Courtney Chou Lee shared her experience of her exciting reign with a very nice tribute to her parents. The Arcadia High Chanteurs were entertaining & energetic as always (AHS has a terrific Music Dept.). The Rotary Club’s short film presentation kept the theme of the breakfast in focus – “Celebrating, Youth, Family & Community� – and showed the diversity and activities of Arcadians. Dr. Laura Schlessinger used the same theme and characteristics to encourage today’s families and future generations. Sorry that Miller’s bias against Dr. Schlessinger gave him such a negative outlook. We send our thanks to Mayor Harbicht and the breakfast committee for putting together this outstanding program. Veronica Thee & Ron Thee Arcadia
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SIERRA MADRE RESTAURANT HAS NEW MENU CATERING TO CANINES CANINE CUISINE CAPTURES COMMUNITY SPIRIT By Terry Miller
At tent ion readers: There’s a new menu at a local restaurant Charcuterie. Now, normally this wouldn’t w a r r a nt a gou r m a nd’s belch, let alone an article in your local paper. However, this menu is strictly going to the dogs! Ah, the Dog Days of Summer approach. It seems the puns fly as effortlessly and as quickly as Sierra Madre’s K-9’s can catch Frisbees at the dog park… and chase the neighbor’s cat. We couldn’t help but
think - once we heard of the new menu that caters to K9’s - of that famous Groucho Marx quote: “Outside of a dog, a man’s best friend is a book; inside of a dog, it is very dark.” What this has to do with anything, we have no idea. But a Groucho quote can surely never hurt a situation in this world. In many areas of the country, state health inspectors have become more tolerant of pets. In Los Angeles, for instance, inspectors allow dogs in outdoor café seating areas, provided there are no
barricades separating diners from pedestrians, and provided that you don’t have to walk through the normal restaurant to get to the area the way you might with a backdoor patio.
8 years old, respectively) and family friend Meaghan Allen. While the humans had an afternoon snack and cool drinks, Molly and Roxy were treated to canine cuisine worthy of the Boxer
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Hilton and her ilk? Omnipresent handbag accessory pooches are photographed in restaurants in L.A. nearly as often as their famous guardians. Sierra Madre is a little different, but a fairly
To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs. -Aldous Huxley 1894. Charcuterie, a unique Sierra Madre eatery on Sierra Madre Blvd., has come up with a way to please their many customers who own dogs - offer a special menu just for them! As Sir Eric (of Sierra Madre Tatt ler fame) reported last week, the owner /Chef Cordon Bleu Scott May has just introduced a doggie menu complete with such delicate offerings like Pooched Eggs, a Cool Dog (va nilla Ice crea m) a nd “Who Let The Dogs Out “ (all beef hot dogs cut up into doggy bite sized pieces). The day we visited there were a couple of beautiful and extremely well behaved four year old Boxers (litter mates), a black Cocker Spaniel and a huge chocolate Lab dining on various and sundry delicacies. T he Boxers, na med Molly and Roxy, brought along almost the entire McFaul family this particular afternoon: Brenda and Sean and their kids Hannah, Kaitlin and Maggie (10, 10 and
breed. Once waiters Jesse Corona and Lisa Mack arrived at the table with the Boxers’ orders, it didn’t take but a mere few seconds for the littermates to devour the dinner. A classic quote is attributed to George Bernard Shaw 1856.: Ladies and gentlemen are permitted to have friends in the kennel, but not in the kitchen.-Again, we’re not sure why we put this in either, simply it felt right. Florida was the first to enact a law explicitly allowing dogs in outdoor areas of restaurants. Sheri McInvale, the former state representative who introduced the legislation, says the biggest opposition to the bill had to do with concerns over dog bites and fights, not health issues. The final bill signed into law contained a provision that restaurants had to carry a minimum level of liability insurance in order to participate in the program. But what about Paris
dog friendly city nonetheless. Many restaurant operators, in a tough spot with conf licting ADA restrictions, city health codes, and attitudes of dog-loving patrons, often take their chances and look the other way. The name of the restaurant refers to a French method of meat preservation prior to the advent of refrigeration. Items were packed in salt, soaked in brine or smoked to prevent spoilage. Charcuterie in Sierra Madre combines the best of this French tradition with modern day equipment and ingredients prepared by a Cordon Blue trained Chef, Scott May. Charcuterie is open 7 days a week, specializing in gourmet cheeses, wine and deli sandwiches. They are located at 120 West Sierra Madre Blvd., in Sierra Madre. Call (626) 355-3908 for more information and reservations for your best friend.
Cameron’s Seafood With porthole shaped mirrors and wallmounted fish (sorry, no singing ones) giving this place the classic feel of a seaside fish camp, you’re sure to forget your an hour from the coast. Dine in or take home cuts from the seafood market. 1978 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 793-FISH Shrimp House Casual, comfortable, simple, and family operated for over 48 years. If you’re tired of the typical chain dining experience, give the little guy a try! Daily hand-breaded, huge Jumbo Shrimp, will haunt your taste buds for the rest of your days. Soon you will join generations of Shrimp House fanatics. It’s seafood you will crave. Shrimp, fish filets, steaks, chicken, salads, and food to go. 4488 E. Live Oak Ave, Arcadia (626) 445-6369, (626) 448-8742, www. originalshrimphouse.net
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Coffee, Sweets & Such La Petite France Bakery Not just cakes and desserts but a plethora of choices even not on the menu! Just ask for Chef Daniel and he will immediately come up with catering ideas from breakfast, lunch to a sumptuous cavalcade of home-cooked Mediterranean cuisine. 411 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, (626) 445-0392. Patticakes: The dessert Company Located in Altadena and featuring such heavenly and huge dessert delights as: Truffle dark chocolate flourless cake with dark chocolate truffle cream. finished with chocolate curls. Or if that’s not quite your cup of tea, try their old fashion :four layers of Devil’s Food chocolate cake with a white chocolate mousse center. Glazed with dark chocolate ganache. 1900 North Allen, Altadena (626) 794-1128
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Restaurant Lozano A menu peppered with Italian and Mexican dishes like a crispy goat cheese quesadilla with baby spinach accentuate Lozano’s elegant creativity. 44 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre, (626) 355-5945
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Dueling Dinners How do you fight the battle of preparing one dinner for a variety of needs in your family? You may have the teenager who is a swimmer and after 15 miles of laps can eat anything and everything in the refrigerator and at the same time have a husband who says his ski jacket at the lake must have shrunk over the winter. You are not running a restaurant you say but you still try to satisfy. Everyone can win at this dueling dinner with one main dish and the grill is so often the answer. My most recent winner was the inexpensive cut of flank steak. Let’s prepare the steak first and then on to the differing plates for dinner. Place the steak in a large plastic bag and stir
together the garlic, vinegar, oil, and thyme. Pour in the bag and cover the steak well. Refrigerate the steak at least 2 hours or overnight is even better. Bring your steak to room temperature before placing it on a hot grill. Cook each side 4-5 minutes and only turn once. Let your steak rest for approximately 5 minutes before cutting it. Add salt and pepper at this time. When you are ready to serve, thinly slice the steak against the grain. For the family member needing the extra calories, prepare a scrumptious side of Horseradish Mashed Potatoes. Plain mashed potatoes would be fine but this recipe is a keeper. Cook potatoes in lightly salted water for approximately 15 minutes or until tender. Drain well and pour back in the hot pot to continue drying. Pour the potatoes and rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and beat until all ingredients are incorporated. Serve with the flank steak and a salad.
For the family member needing a salad for dinner, surprise him or her with an unforgettable dish. For the salad mix together romaine lettuce, haricot verts (or green beans of choice), steak, and a few crumbles of blue cheese. For the dressing whisk together the following ingredients: This salad is so special you might be able to divert attention from the mashed potatoes and this makes the cook the winner of this duel!
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to pursue their own interests, develop friendships, and grow in confidence, independence, and respect for themselves and others. Any combination of days is possible: one day, one week, or all seven weeks. The enrichment classes take place Monday through Thursday from June 22 through July 23 and foster creativity, selfexpression and skill development by giving students a chance to explore academic subjects, hands-on projects, entrepreneurship, sports, and much more. During the last five weeks, off-campus Friday field trips provide an enjoyable way to round out a busy week of camp and classes. Late afternoon/
early evening hikes are also available and offer a refreshing breath of fresh air and a chance to cool off in the nearby foothills. A daily on-campus lunch program is available from June 22 to July 23, and extended care is offered daily until 6:00 p.m. during the entire seven weeks. Additional campus programs include a beach volleyball program; chess, video game creation, and Lego engineering camps; and flute classes. Please visit our website, chandlerschool. org, for more information and registration forms, or call if you would like to have a brochure sent to you: 626-795-9314.
POINTERS FOR PARENTS: HELP Summer FINDING THE RIGHT CAMP Vacationing with Pets By Damon Colaluca
According to the American Camp Association, more than 11 million children and adults attend camp each year. Activities at resident and day camps may include swimming, exciting trips and overnight stays, horseback riding, archery lessons, sailing training, canoeing, tennis, arts and crafts, fishing, street hockey, rock climbing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, movies, family evenings and theme days. There are many options for parents as they choose a camp for their child. Determining when children are ready to go to camp and finding the best match can be a difficult decision for parents. How do you know when your child is ready to go to camp and how do you find the best match? The camping experts at the Santa Anita Family YMCA offer the following helpful tips to help parents choose the best camping experience for their child: Know your options. When looking for a resident camp, parents should start with the American Camp Association (ACA), which accredits camps across the country to ensure they meet the highest standards. YMCA camps are accredited by the ACA.
Know your wants. Families should consider what they want for their child from the camp experience, e.g. a fun vacation from school or a chance to build new skills. Camps will vary, with some highly structured and others offering kids greater flexibility in setting schedules. Know your child’s readiness. On average, 8-year-olds are ready for “sleepover” camp. To ease the transition, kids should experience sleeping over at a friend’s or relative’s house at least one night before going to overnight camp. Day camps are another option available for children of all ages. Know the camp. Review camp brochures or Web sites. Call to ask staff questions about activities, policies and special needs for your child. Seek references from other families whose children have attended the camps you are considering. Know your child’s wants.
Know your budget.
Don’t forget to include your child in the decisionmaking process. Visit the camp with your child and take a tour together before making a final decision.
Remember, camp does not have to be expensive. Camps are available for every price range, and YMCA camps offer scholarship assistance.
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“How I spent your summer vacation.” If your furry companion wrote this at the end of summer, how would it read? As summer approaches, and you make plans for your summer escape, have you considered the options available to your pets? Some, especially most cats, are best left in their own home. They are most comfortable in their regular surroundings, and are more likely to eat, drink, and act normally. Options to provide for home care include pet sitters, friends, or even the adult children of friends [often, responsible college students living at home will welcome the opportunity to have a place of their own for a few days]. Having someone live in or visit your house regularly in your absence also provides extra security for your home from vacation bandits. Always ask for references, and it is a good idea to introduce these people to your pets days before leaving. Boarding is another option. This is especially suitable for those pets with special needs. Some dogs can be destructive, or even seek escape when their family is absent. This is a sign of separation anxiety. While this is manageable with training and adjunct medical therapy, such treatments can take months. Facilities range from the mundane to extravagant. Do your research, and tour the premises. Make sure you’re paying for care, not hype. Pets with medical needs such as those with diabetes, heart failure,
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DEVIL'S PUNCHBOWL NATURE AREA AND COUNTY PARK Who says a getaway has to be expensive? For the price of a few gallons of gas and a picnic lunch, a friend and I recently had an exciting day at Dev il’s
Punchbowl Nature Area in the city of Pearblossom. I discovered the park while perusing “Trails of the Angeles: 100 Hikes in the San Gabriels,” one of my favorite resource guides to hiking the San Gabriel Mountains. The book lists the Devils Punchbowl at number 68 and discusses the park’s one-mile-long Loop Trail and its fascinating geological history along the San Andreas Fault Line. “Many interesting features lie along this monumental earthquake fault system, but none so strange as the fantastic jumble of whitish rocks known as the Devils Punchbowl,” describes the book. “Within this mile-wide depression rise row upon row
of weathered sandstone blocks, many of them tilted so as to resemble plates standing on edge, others folded and broken like huge slices of fancy pudding.” With images of punchbowls and pudding running through m y head, I called a n old high school friend and we drove 75 miles from Pasadena to the park. Our getaway began at the visitor center, located at 4,740 feet above sea level. Here we came face to face with a live, fluffy barn owl, perched on a stand in the lobby, bobbing is head and staring at everybody who entered. Near the bird we encountered a desert tortoise strolling around the floor and a woman wearing a long gopher snake like a scarf. We also saw glass cases with more snakes and other small native animals, a collection of large mammal skulls, a geologic display, and maps of the area. From the visitors center we walked down a dirt path, to the start of the mile-long Loop Trail trial. This trail features a 300 foot elevation drop to the canyon floor and then a
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climb back up to the parking lot area. Along the hike, visitors are afforded spectacular views of the snow-capped San Gabriel Mountain range as they explore the 1,310-acre Devils Punchbowl Park. The Punchbowl is a deep canyon cut by the runoff of large quantities of water from the higher San Gabriel Mountains occurring for millions of years, exposing layers of sedimentary rocks formed into giant unique shapes. Besides incredible rock formations, the trail is highlighted by a wealth of plants and trees. On our hike we past sycamores, alder, cottonwood and willows trees, as well as plants such as scrub oak, sagebrush, yucca, and chaparral. We also discovered a flowing stream at the bottom of the punchbowl, where we relaxed on rocks and had lunch. While eating we watched a group of rock climbers scale a sheer rock face and then disappear into a narrow chasm. Devils Punchbowl County Park is located at 28000 Devils Punchbowl Rd., Pearblossom Ca. 93553. Park hours are sunrise to sunset. Nature Center is open 8am – 4pm. Admission and parking is Free. For more info on visiting, call or visit www.devils-punchbowl.com or call (661) 944-2743.
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Vacationing Pets Continued or other infirmities may do best in a facility that provides veterinary supervision. This can also be a good time to pair any needed medical care, ie. Dental Prophylaxis and complete oral examination, with the stay. Be sure to ask about vaccine requirements in advance, so you won’t have to vaccinate unnecessarily if you don’t have records. Also, given our evolving knowledge of vaccines and immunity, be sure their requirements are reasonable. Generally, it is a
good idea to get dogs a booster vaccination for Bordatella 2 weeks prior to the stay. This helps prevent or lessen the severity of kennel cough. How about bringing them along? Most campsites allow companion animals, and more hotels are catering to the pet owning population, even luxury resorts. Be sure to look into this early, as most facilities have limited rooms set aside for these special families. It’s also a good idea to find a veterinarian in the area,
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Russell, Tanner Morse and Jody Harrison. Dav id C a l hou n de signed his set to depict a middle-class family’s home in 1936. A bulky console radio, a wall telephone, and a purplish velour scarf draped over a table all convey the era. There’s a grandfather clock and a lampshade with a beaded fringe. The quirkiest item might well be the skull atop Penny’s typing table. Sheldon Bull is the director and Barbara Schofield is assistant director of the Playhouse production. Ward Calaway and Christine Soldate produced the play. Christina Harris is stage manager, and Anne Marie Atwan is in charge of properties. Calhoun’s construction crew comprises Jack Shipston, Karen Young, John Dimitri, Chris Varela, Estelle Campbell, James Fowler, and Liz Stoltz, plus Calaway and Schofield. Barry Schwam is the sound designer. Lighting designer is Kristen Cox; she, Christina Harris, and Karen Young handle the light and sound operations. The lighting crew includes Lygia Firmani, Yoon Jang-Hyun, Scott Harris, and Chris Pavan. Lois Tedrow can be credited for costuming, including the floaty dress Essie so enjoys for her ballet practice, for which Kimberly Olbrich provides the accordion music. Tinker designed the poster art. John Johnson is production photographer and, with Calaway, is responsible for program design and layout. Philip Sokoloff is publicist. Orlando Mendoza is house manager. You Can’t Take It With You will be cavorting on the Sierra Madre Playhouse stage weekends through June 6. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. for Sunday matinees. Admission is $20 general, $17 for seniors (65+) and students (13-17), and $12 for children 12 and under. The Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Free parking is available in city lots. Restaurants on Baldwin Avenue and Sierra Madre Boulevard offer pretheater dining for every taste. For reservations or more information, phone (626) 355-4318, or visit the website, www.sierramadreplayhouse. org, for information or for online ticketing. Note that the online ticket charge has been removed.
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fault of their own. Motion sickness. Good thing we’re more tolerant of this with our 2 legged family members, or I would have been boarded for most of my childhood family vacations! While natural herbs like ginger can be of some benefit, there is a new medication available which greatly curbs the nausea without significant sedation. Talk to your veterinarian if you think this may allow you to include your best friend in your best plans. If you’re bringing your pet along, it’s also a good idea to meet with your veterinarian who may be able to advise you
of special precautions to take relative to where you’re visiting. Examples include heartworm, ticks, poisonous plants, parasites, and rattlesnakes. In all, I hope you all have safe, relaxing vacations, knowing that your furry companions are safe and happy too. Regardless of your choice of accommodations, be sure to provide your pet’s regular food. Dr. Gary R. White, DVM can be reached at the Huntington Veterinary Hospital at 535 W. Huntington Dr. in Monrovia, or by calling the office at 626.357.2335
Reni Rose (626) 355-8400 110 Coburn, Sierra Madre Offered at $1,365,000.
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321 E. Grandview, Sierra Madre Offered at 1,075,000.
Extraordinary in Detail – This house has a rich blend of history and craftsmanship. It was built in the 1890’s and its design reflects discriminating taste and art. The master suite is enhanced with a spectacular view from the balcony and steam sauna. You can entertain handsomely in the large country kitchen or around the saltwater pool and spa. Additional features include: family room, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,621 sf home, 12,297 sf lot, tranquil mountain view and detached music room. If character, privacy and warmth are in your plans, this home is just right for you! Call to preview before it is too late.
1946 Alta Oaks, Arcadia Offered at $1,050,000.
Offering Arcadia Schools, this home is located is the highly desirable “Highlands” community of North Arcadia. It has been lovingly maintained for the past 44 years and was updated in 1997. The rooms are spacious and light filled. The 12,781 sf lot offers a spacious back yard with sparkling pool, mountain view, lanai and patio. The home is 2,217 sf with a family room, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces and CA & heat. This one won’t last!
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Situated in Highland Oaks with awarding winning Arcadia Schools, this home offers: : 2,985 sq.ft. (which includes the 664 sq.ft. of basement) with a 22,440 sf lot., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, family room, 2 fireplaces, 2-car attached garage & a 664 sf finished basement currently being used as a media room and 5th bedroom.
1912 S. 7th Place, Arcadia Offered at: $848,000
Close your eyes -- and picture your special home. This lovely updated home is really something special. Located in the much sought after Arcadia School District, this open and airy home features 3 fireplaces, a master suite with walk-in closet and luxurious new bath, Jack & Jill bedrooms, an oversized garage with tons of storage and a sparkling pool. Offers: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,355 sf home, a 7,196 sf lot, updated with copper plumbing, electrical, a new roof and is ready for you to just move in! To see this special home call 626-355-8400.
1745 La Cresta, Pasadena Offered at $848,000.
Owner remembers the architect as being a Frank Lloyd Wright understudy. This home offers wonderful tranquil views of the mountains and Brookside Golf Course. For those who love to golf, this property is conveniently located just one mile from the Brookside Country Club. The floor plan is open and spacious and offers pleasant views from almost every room of the home. There are modern touches, walls of windows, new carpeting and new interior paint. 2,238 sq. ft. home, 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2250 sq.ft.lot
50 W. Dayton, Pasadena Offered at $798,000 or lease $3,200/mo. Old Town Pasadena – truly urban living at its finest! This dramatic loft-style, single level condo located on the top floor is just steps from fine dining, shops, theaters and the Gold Line. The complex epitomizes today’s trend of a live/ work lifestyle – ideal for the sophisticated buyer looking for an ultra modern living environment complete with industrial design elements. Features: soaring 14-foot ceilings, fireplace, stainless steel accents, GE Monogram stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, separate laundry room, 1379 Sq. Ft., 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Balconies, 2 parking spaces.
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This year’s Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts works at being green, not the color, the concept. The designers both inside and out have worked to incorporate ecologically conscientious materials. This is especially apparent in the ten designer gardens around the house and the areas which connect them. Each of the ten gardens has a separate theme, but the concept of retaining and improving existing plants and features remains constant throughout the grounds. Rather than stripping the hillsides bare and starting from scratch, the designers and the exterior co-chairs worked together to retain, and in many cases to repurpose existing plants and features. This is evident when a visitor first steps on the grounds of Showcase House. The dramatic Coast Live Oaks (Quercus argrifolia) which dot the property have been retained and (no pun intended) showcased. A small stand of Coast Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) was also kept in the front yard as well as a stand of elegant Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). Even the Norfolk pines (Araucaria heterophylla) have been retained. This is not all. From throughout the property plants that did not fit in with the designers theme or plan have found new homes in other places. For example, when first entering the grounds, the visitor is greeted with a lushly planted garden on the right full
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Tucked away at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Sierra Madre you’ll find a relaxing hide-away to come home to! The interior of this home has been freshly painted. The living room features a fireplace, is filled with natural light and is open to the kitchen.The floor plan offers 2 bedrooms and 1 ½ baths downstairs and situated upstairs is a grand master suite that features a mountain view, a fireplace, vaulted ceiling, spacious closet, and a large bath complete with soaking tub, separate shower and double sinks. The house is 2,038 s.f. and the lot is 7,029 s.f. Here is your opportunity to live in Sierra Madre!
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This cottage has loads of curb appeal and is located just a short walk to the quaint village of Sierra Madre & Sierra Vista Park. The inviting and open floor plan will inspire you to entertain or simply have a quiet evening at home. This 1165 sq. ft. home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The lot is 6,318 sq. ft. There is a 400 sq.ft. attic which will be great for storage. The yard has been professionally landscaped and has auto sprinklers.
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Wagner from 1 work to whittle down a pro- include cuts. We are in the households. Only cash or the University of LaVerne in LaVerne, CA. The focus of her doctoral dissertation was Instructional Leadership. The Board of Education selected Dr. Wagner for the position of Superintendent after an extensive search process led by the Cosca Group. After a thorough review of many superlative applicants, the Board determined that Dr. Wagner brought the experience as Superintendent, and the talents that match the needs of the district. Board President Chris Rich, at the time of Dr. Wagner’s appointment, stated, “We appreciate the support of the community and the Cosca Group in this important selection process. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Linda Wagner to the top leadership position in our district and are confident that she will continue the record of progress MUSD has experienced under the leadership of Dr. Taylor.” Dr. Wagner will fill the position of superintendent upon the retirement of current Superintendent Louise Taylor on June 30, 2009. Dr. Taylor has served as the Monrovia Superintendent of Schools for the past 18 years; she held administrative positions in the district since 1980.
Monrovia Fire Department Open House May 9 The Monrovia Fire Dept’s annual Fire Service Day Open House will be held Saturday, May 9, at Station 101, 141 E. Lemon Avenue. The day begins with a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m., along with displays, demonstrations and a special “obstacle course” for youngsters. Proceeds from the $4 breakfast go to local charities. Children under three eat free. Along with the Fire Department displays, various departments at City Hall will staff booths that morning as part of the annual Open Saturday program. Passport services will be available until 11 a.m. in City hall itself, 415 S. Ivy Avenue.
Duarte City Council Ponders Cuts and Reductions to Counter Projected $1.7 Million Budget Deficit Duarte City Council and staff are preparing to make some of the toughest budget decisions in more than a decade when they convene for their budget workshop on May 4 and
jected $1.7 million budget deficit for fiscal year 20092010. While the May 7 opening of a Best Buy offers a bright spot expected to provide a much needed boost to the city tax coffers, sales tax revenues particularly from auto sales, historically the City’s largest sales tax cont ributor, cont inue to dwindle. “Over the last two years, the city has lost over $1 million in tax revenues, from a decline in sales taxes and property taxes,” said Assistant City Manager Kristen Petersen. Also contributing to the looming budget deficit are projected declines in building permit fees, inspection fees, delays in State grant funds, contract increases, and ever escalating utility costs. “While the City has done well at setting aside reserves, each year that we have to operate on a deficit takes its toll on the fund balance and it is still unclear how long this recession will last. Right now, we are looking at everything we can do to conserve and enhance revenues. One thing we do know for sure is that there will be cuts and reductions in the 2009-2010 fiscal year budget. Our goal is to continue to provide the best service while being fiscally responsible,” said Petersen. How best to counter the expected budget deficit was the major topic of discussion when council members and staff held a recent Strategic Planning Retreat at nearby Packard Hall at Westminster Gardens Retirement Community. Three main goals for the budget process were identified by the group; explore creative staffing options, explore funding opportunities and reinvent programs instead of eliminating. These three goals will help to guide staff as they work through the process of prioritizing programs, recommending cuts, and exploring creative staffing options that will help narrow the budget gap. Staff has been directed by the City Manager, Darrell George to recommend at least $1 million dollars worth of cuts and revenue enhancements for City Council consideration at the May 4 budget workshop. “W henever possible we’re looking at re-inventing programs through grant funding and partnerships, rat her t ha n eliminat ing them. We’re also working to better align staff to assess current trends and opportunities such as going after ‘green’ projects money. Nonetheless we are not naïve enough to believe that the solution will not have to
midst of a severe economic recession and drastic times will require a combination of creative thinking and significant fiscal measures.” said Petersen. The City Council budget workshop will be held on Monday, May 4 at 4 p.m. at the Duarte Community Center, 1600 Huntington Dr. The workshop is open to the public. For more information, call Duarte City Hall (626) 357-7931.
Monrovia Kiwanis and Rotary Join Financial Forces in Supporting New Library
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Last Tuesday, April 7th at the city council meeting the Monrovia Kiwanis stood alongside Monrovia Rotary, giving a combined $20,000 ($10,000 from each club) towards the purchase of new furniture for the children’s section of the new Monrovia library called the “Big Cozy Book Nook”. This coming together of the two clubs took place after Mary Ann Lutz spoke with President Les at a Christmas party. Since neither of the clubs had sufficient funds to buy all the furniture, it only made sense to combine resources. Now the children of the community will have a very special place to read in our beautiful new library. According to April Soash, the furniture will be delivered before the grand opening on May 16th.
Free Worm Composting Workshop May 9 The City of Monrovia will host a Worm Composting Workshop on Saturday, May 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Recreation Park. The free 45-minute workshop will be led by an expert worm wrangler who will answer questions and provide information on how to compost using red worms. The workshop will also include a discussion on how worms help our environment by reducing the amount of food waste sent to local landfills. A fter t he workshop, VermiPRO will offer worms and worm bins at a special discounted workshop price to Monrovia residents. Reservations are required as space is limited to 50
checks will be accepted. RSVP by April 28 to ESS@ ci.monrovia.ca.us or (626) 932-5553 or (626) 932-5556, or in person at the City of Monrov ia P ublic Works Ya rd, 6 0 0 S. Mou nt a i n Ave.).
MONROVIA DAY CELEBRATION SPANS FULL WEEK IN MAY Parade Set for Thursday Evening, May 14 T he 12 3 r d A n nu a l Monrovia Day Celebration will combine the old and the new this year in a week-long series of events. The celebration begins on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, with the annual Monrovia Historic Preservation Group’s Vintage Home Tour. This year, the tour will feature homes in the newly designated Wild Rose Historic District, six of which will be open for public tours. The following Thursday evening, May 14, a revamped Monrovia Day Parade will be held through Old Town – the first evening parade in the long history of the event. The parade will move north on Myrtle Avenue from Cher r y to Palm Avenues, beginning at 7 p.m., a reversal of its traditional route south from Foothill Boulevard. Theme of this year’s parade is “Books On Parade,” drawing attention to the Grand Opening of Monrovia’s new Public Library just two days later in Library Park. Parade Grand Marshal will be Wendelin Van Draanen, an internationally acclaimed children’s author who grew up in Monrovia and attended local schools. On Fr iday, May 15, Old Town’s Family Festival will fill Myrtle Avenue with music, food, kiddie rides, craft and merchandise booths and a certified farmers market. And at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, Monrovia’s new Public Librar y will open its doors for the first time to browsers, borrowers and readers. Monrovia Day is the annual celebration of the community’s founding in 1886 and the incorporation of the City of Monrovia in 1887. The birthday celebration, first held with a parade in 1887, has taken place in one form or another every year since.
MONROVIA FIREFIGHTERS “FILL THE BOOT” TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MDA Teams of local firefighters will fan out across Monrovia with boots in hand, as they kick off their annual Fill-the-Boot fund-raising campaign for children and adults with muscle-wasting diseases. Committed to the eradication of neuromuscular diseases, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is a longtime friend and supporter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Fill-the-Boot drives are the primary means by which the IAFF has raised nearly $300 million for MDA since 1954. The Monrovia firefighters hope to make this Fillthe-Boot drive a tremendous success for MDA. Look for the Monrovia firefighters with boots in hand at the intersections of Huntington Dr. & Mayflower Ave on Friday, May 1st. These firefighters will be asking motorists to drop a donation into their boots. This “voluntary toll” helps MDA change the lives of thousands of families in Southern California, one donation in a boot at a time. “Time and again, these lifesaving heroes give so much of t hemselves for ‘my kids,’” MDA National Chairman Jerry Lewis said. “They’ve made a tremendous difference in the lives of so many, and as they begin their 2009 campaigns, I hope people will see their tireless dedication and be moved and inspired to do their part.” Fill-The-Boot funds support MDA’s services locally and nationally, including medical clinics staffed with specialists in muscle disease and accessible summer camp for kids. Local clinics benefiting from Fill-the-Boot funds include Ranchos Los Amigos, UCI, UCLA and USC. Local summer camp is held at this year at Palomar Christian Conference Center in Pauma Valley, CA These funds also help finance MDA’s worldwide research program seeking treatments for diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease). Upto-date information about MDA services and research can be found at www.alsmda.org. MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat more than 40 neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide re-
search, comprehensive service, and far-reaching professional and public health education. The Association’s programs are funded almost entirely by individual private contributions such as those who drive by and “Fill the Boot.” Please support our local heroes as they Fill-the-Boot for “Jerry’s kids!”
Monrovia Library Opens to Public May 16; Gala Event Planned M o n r o v i a’ s n e w 28,000-square-foot Public Library will open for public use at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16. It will be the highlighted event of this year’s Monrovia Day celebration, honoring the 123rd anniversary of the city’s founding. The day-long opening gala will feature a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony, officially opening the doors to the public. All of the Library’s collection of books, tapes, CDs, DVDs and periodicals will be available at the new site for public use, along with new public computers. The Library staff will be on duty and available until the 5 p.m. closing time on the 16th. At 10:30 a.m. opening day, the Library’s Community Room will be inaugurated with a spelling bee for local school children. At 1 p.m., in the same room, City Historian Steve Baker will lecture on the history of the Library. Later that day, at 3:30 p., author Ray Bradbury will deliver the day’s keynote address in the Community Room. Built for less than $16 million, the new Library was funded by a bond issue approved by Monrovia voters in March, 2007. The project came in $280,000 under budget, with that amount being returned to taxpayers by way of a lower tax bill later this year. The new building was dedicated in a public ceremony April 4 and subsequently toured by nearly 2,000 people. It is twice the size of the facility it replaced and is Silver LEED certified as an environmentally sensitive and sustainable building. In addition to traditional check-out and reference services, the Library also provides programs for children, literacy tutoring for children and adults and new programs making use of expanded technology, a teen advisory council and the new facilities bookstore. The project also included a re-make of Library Park, with additions to the park still to come – a public fountain will be installed an unveiled in a dedication ceremony this summer, as will a new war memorial. A new children’s play area is also being installed behind the Library in the western portion of the park, to open later this spring.
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This home is move-in ready. Property is NOT an REO or short sale. Features two large bedrooms, 2baths one with huge master bath, very large kitchen with breakfast nook, bar counter, and a eating area for the dining room table, perfect for entertaining, large service/laundry room that can be used as a third bedroom if converted and laundry put in garage. (E142)
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Located in Upper Hastings Ranch. Spacious living room with fireplace, cozy dining area, 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, enclosed patio with windows overlooking the rear garden. Kitchen with counter eating area. Master bedroom with bath & large closet. Double detached garage. Brick patio, fruit trees. (T1210)
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of cymbidiums, acanthus (common name Bears Breeches) and other plants moved from other parts of the gardens and grouped here for a fuller display. This and other areas not assigned to a specific designer were reworked by the exterior co-chairs, Dana Marevich and Lisa Lipman. The first designer garden in the front of the house is the Rose Circle (designed by Katherine Parra of Bottom of the Porch Landscape Design) and Porte Cochere/Forecourt (by Pacific Pavingstone). In the Rose Circle the repurposing is most obvious with the reuse of the concrete aggregate which encircled the fountain. Not only was the fountain retained (merely enhanced with
the addition of glass tiles), but the concrete which surrounded the fountain, was broken up and reused around the circle in a mosaic design common in Mediterranean gardens from the time period of the house. Even the existing plants were retained and enhanced with additional rose and other plants. The forecourt and driveway were repaved with paving stones replacing the existing drive. The stones are set in sand and allow water to permeate the drive and return to the aquifer. The design is such that it also encourages the water to drain into gardens to benefit the plantings there. The old paving material was reused elsewhere on the property.
The Potager or Kitchen Garden is just behind the house and directly outside the lower level Caterer’s Kitchen. Here the designers (Kristin Browne and Elsa Lucan of Greene with Ivy) have worked with the existing features including a small waterfall, Eureka lemon trees (Citrus limon “Eureka”), and the statuary owned by the home’s residents. Highlighting the antique Chinese horse statues, the designers planted horsetail (equistum) near the head of the waterfall and the horses stand in Canyon Prince Giant Rye (Leymus condensatus), grass at their feet. With repurposing in mind, an antique teak table top is a featured part of the potting bench which does double duty as the home
for the retractable hose. The highlight of this garden is a raised vegetable bed planted with Asian vegetables as another tribute to the stone horses as well as other Chinese statuary in the garden. The planter is made of redwood and planted with nontoxic paint. There is copper at the bottom of the raised bed as a natural, non-chemical deterrent to snails. There is another noteworthy statue in this garden: a life size water buffalo carved from a single piece of jade. This is, afterall, the Asian Astrology’s Year of the Ox. The Circle Garden (Alex Flores and Brian Sullivan of Atlas Design Consultants) flows seamlessly from the Potager. Tying together the two areas are Japanese Maples with brilliant red foliage. Here too, the circular shape of the garden is reflected in the table which contains a “fire pit” made with a round pot of orange-red Euphorbia “Sticks on Fire” and surrounded by an Ikebana arrangement of reeds and bamboo to created the feeling of a fire without flames. This garden gives way to the Al Fresco Dining and Living Areas which in turn flow into the Pool Terrance. The dining and living areas (by Karen Tandy and Julie Putnam of Design Details) incorporated the existing gazebo and stairway and enhanced them with new pergolas and
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Showcase Continued color of the Caribbean. living spaces. Again there was the eye to retaining some of the former while adding new features to complement them. Again trees were retained and more added. As throughout the gardens, state of the art watering systems were used to maintain the gardens in an ecologically sound manner. In this garden a weather-based controller with an onsite weather station monitors the local weather and adjusts the watering system appropriately. The garden includes many plants placed in large urns which have been drilled through to holes in the paving surface to allow the plants to send roots directly into the soil beneath the paving. This will allow the plants more “leg room” and the ability to grow larger. These plants include the Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) and White Bower Vine (Pandorea jasminoides) which will eventually cover the entire pergola areas. The flow from the living areas to the pool terrace (originally designed by the late Robert Rush of Arcadia Pools and completed by Jeff Lokker of Huntington Pools) is highlighted by the use of trex, a manmade, maintenance free material which is made of recycled plastic grocery bags, plastic film, and waste wood fiber. The existing pool and spa were redone with the addition of fresh glass tiles and replastering of the pool in sand which combined give the water the
Again existing plants were incorporated into the design. The Eureka lemon trees were augmented with the addition of more trees and the existing orchids and acanthus were encouraged. Additional plants were placed in large urns on the terrace area. This garden gives way to the Courtside Terrace (FormLA Landscaping) which has a series of terraces which spill down the hillside to the tennis courts. The designers added a dramatic central staircase leading down to the court. Even here part of the old garden was incorporated into the new. River rock paving stones which abounded in the garden were used as the risers for the stair case, the steps of which are made of decomposed granite with bluestone treads. The decomposed granite allows water to percolate into the soil below helping to water the garden. The same river rocks were used to create dry rock walls defining the terraces. In another “green” touch, low voltage lights were placed in lanterns along the walkways and in the three candeliers in the garden. The “candles” are actually fake lamps. These gardens prove that with planning, a drought tolerant garden does not need to look like a desert. When the existing overgrown foliage was cleared, two cherry trees were found and highlighted rather than being cleared away. A small vegetable garden was added
Four Star Finale for the Fairbanks Group For the fourth year in a row, the Fairbanks Group has been named #1 Realtor at the Coldwell Banker Pasadena office. They began their winning streak in 2005 and continued in first place for the next three years. A n nou ncement of their achievement -- top performers from among a group of 130 professionals at the Lake Ave. office -was received by John and Marion Fairbanks and Kevin Sweeten with elation. “This past year has been difficult for everyone,” stated John Fairbanks, “However, we were gratified that our continued commitment to excellence has resulted in this award.” He noted that they are well on their way to a “FiveStar Rating in 2009, with closed sales of $10,000,000 to the thin planting bed between the walk and the fence surrounding the tennis court. Here even a small space was used to create a more sustainable garden. The next two gardens, the Botonist’s Retreat and the Musical Garden were both designed by Delores Kroop of Padua DK Designs. A hot
as of March 31. “We have never deviated from our commitment to provide the finest service to our clients -- our friends -- through time and energy spent to create individualized programs for them.” The Fairbanks Group continues membership in Coldwell Banker’s “International President’s Elite” -- the top 1% of CB’s sales associates, a network of over 45,000 Realtors internationally. “We are seeing positive results as the market has picked up this year,” noted Kevin Sweeten,” and our first quarter results are an even mix of buyers and sellers.” The Fairbanks Group can be reached by calling 626.398.9000, or by visiting their web site, www.thefairbanksgroup.com. house which existed on the property was repurposed into a Chinese Pavilion, retreat for the botanist in the house. Here part of the original pavers that made up front driveway were used to pave the retreat. The balance of the pavers were returned to a manufacturer who will refurbish them and
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Tucked away at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Sierra Madre You’ll find a relaxing hide-away to come home to! The floor plan offers 2 Bedrooms and 1 ½ baths downstairs and situated upstairs is a grand master suite. The house is 2,038 s.f. and the lot is & 7,029 s.f. Great Opportunity! SIERRA MADRE $719,500 (STU)
Loads of curb appeal in Sierra Madre located just a distance to the quaint village. This 1165 sq. ft. home has 3 bd and 2ba. The lot is 6,318 sq. ft. There is a 400 sq. attic which will be great for storage. Professionally landscaped sprinklers. SIERRA MADRE $598,000 (SAN180)
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“Red Cross ‘Proud as a Peacock” T he A mer ica n Red Cross Arcadia Chapter celebrated the work of its dedicated volunteers with a luncheon at Embassy Suites on Saturday, April 18. Celebrating five year service anniversaries were Josiah Au, Amy Chiou and Jill Cole. Celebrating 10 year service anniversaries were Lulu Ehri and Herman Rodriguez. Celebrating a 20 year service anniversary was Lorraine Munsey.
The Dale Turner Memorial (a former Arcadia mayor) Award for Meals on Wheels Driver of the Year was presented to Floyd Griggs by Meals on Wheels Coordinator Pat Hrstich. Griggs is a wonderful driver who delivers meals twice a week and knows the routes by memory. The Leo Meeker Award was presented to Sandhya Ravi in honor of the first board chair, Leo Meeker. Ravi, vice chair of the board of directors, serves in a variety of roles with the Arcadia chapter. Her dedicated volunteer service has ensured
the success of chapter special events. Her support has helped the chapter continue to provide programs and services to the community. The Arcadia chapter is grateful for all that Ravi has done and continues to do for the Red Cross. Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Diana Liu. Co-Disaster Action Team Chair, she is also a health and safety inspector, a Meals on Wheels driver and a Community Disaster Education presenter. She is truly a remarkable volunteer and well deserving of this award.
Chamber VIPs were installed by Mayor Bob Harbicht April 17th. (L-r) Dianne Chapman, director and past president; Pete Siberell, secretary/treasurer; Michael Lattanzio, director; Bob Hoffman, vice president; Sho Tay, president elect; Judy Pons, immediate past president, and new president, Kevin Zimmerman. Power couple, former mayor, Mickey Segal with wife, Lee, joint recipients of the coveted “Citizen of the Year” award, recognizing their extensive service and philanthropic endeavors.
Master of Ceremonies for the Chamber of Commerce installation dinner and Citizen of the Year award program, Scott Hettrick and wife, Betty. Hettrick is owner/editor of Arcadia’s Best.com.
(L-r) Joy Sullivan, president of P.S.H.A., and Marty Farley, benefit chair, at San Gabriel Country Club, scene of the elegant Premiere Night gala, celebrating the opening of the 45th Showcase House of Design.
(L-r) Arcadia socialites and members of Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, Jan and Doug McEachern with Phyllis and Steve Wilburn at the prestigious Premiere Night dinner dance.
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National Day of Prayer The 58th Annual National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 7, 2009. Millions of Americans will unite in prayer, as thousands of events will take place from coast to coast. The theme for this year is “Prayer... America’s Hope” and it is based on the Bible verse Psalm 33:22 which states: “May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” America’s Hope, the theme for this National Day of Prayer, is that we all come together, from all religions, to ask God’s continued blessings on our country, on our new president and on all of our nations leaders. The presidential proclamation nationwide is to invite all Americans to observe this 58th annual National Day of Prayer by seeking God’s grace and guidance. Given this most difficult season in our Nation’s history, the times of hope and peace can seem elusive. Thankfully we serve a God for whom nothing is impossible, a truth that is born out time and time again in history. So, during this wonderful celebration let God hear your prayers at this very special time, National Day of Prayer 2009. I recently read an interesting science article in Time magazine on the Biology of Belief. It stated that more and more scientists are realizing the value of prayer in healing. They are believing that even though … our medi-
cines are all important and bring healing to many, and that our doctors today are wiser and better trained specialists in all fields of medicine … they also believe that science now cannot deny the power of prayer in healing also. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that faith may indeed bring us good health. They have found that people who believe in a loving God fare better after a diagnosis of illness than people who do not believe. People who pray and attend religious service have a lower risk of dying in any one year than people that do not attend church. People with faith in God live longer than nonbelievers. This is reason
alone for people to consider the Power of Prayer. Instead of a National Day of Prayer, we should exercise our God given privilege to Pray everyday about all things in our lives. Prayer is communion with God. It is part of God’s grand scheme that we have a personal communication with Him. So why not unlock the secrets to Happiness, Good Health and Long Life. Just as earthly parents enjoy talking with their children, God enjoys hearing from you. Prayer is visiting with God, praying for your needs as well as the needs of others. It is an opportunity to spend time in His presence. It is a time to be still and to hear His “Plan” for your life. Each new day in your life is a gift from God. Praise and Thanksgiving should be the start of our daily prayers. It is our opportunity to acknowledge Him and to express our love to Him, for how great He is! Always remembering that well known Bible scripture: “The fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” Prayer will help you to draw nearer to God. You see God is always with you... He is ... Just as close as your prayer!
Arcadia Chapter of the Red Cross 2009 Volunteer Appreciation luncheon award. Winners (l-r) Diana Liu, Sandya Ravi and Floyd Griggs.
Exterior co-chairs (l-r) Dana Marevich and Lisa Lapman with pat president Jennifer Johnson, enjoy delectable pastries on the lower terrace at Media Night party. Celebrity caterer Wolfgang Puck drew raves.
Designers Shaun Thompson and Lawrence J. Rizkowsky on grand terrace (one of my favorite areas) at Media Night party, April 15th, for 45th Showcase House of Design.
Mayor Bob Harbicht (center) poses with Councilmembers (l-r) Gary Kovacic, John Wuo, Roger Chandler, and Peter Amundson (4/21/09). It was his last hurrah as mayor, receiving numerous plaques and commendations. Wuo was later sworn in as mayor (his third time); Amundson was elevated to mayor pro-tem.
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Solar from 1 be nice! Then we walked around the house to see if we were good candidates for solar. He wanted western or southern exposure with at least 5.5 hours of sunlight per day. I wanted to preserve my Spanish tile roof for aest het ic rea sons, and he wanted to stay off it for practical (breakable) reasons. We checked out the site for about 45 minutes and went on Google Earth, discussing possibilities that included building gazebo-like structures to hold the panels. He went away and came back in a month with a plan and a spread sheet that broke down our electricity bill, projected costs, etc. It ended up that we can use two smallish, flat, asphalt roofs, one on our garage and one on a covered patio, which will become a covered porch (did I mention this is the first part of a big remodel?). Jesse estimates we’ll be able to generate half the electricity we use currently. That’s pretty green; price-wise, it will keep us out of that high-priced fifth tier. We are ending up with 26 panels, with an estimated price of $45,000, not including the trellis structure. After it’s done, we’ll get a $13,000 federal rebate. There are also some depreciation advantages I don’t fully understand, and the intangible increase in property values (bringing the house back to the level, of, say, 1996). The project pencils out in about fifteen years at today’s electricity cost… just in time for the NEXT recession.
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Part II - Soaking Up Rays My Altadena household has been making electricity since March 27. Our solar panels are almost disappointingly discreet — I can’t help but want everyone to know how virtuous we are. But on the other hand it’s nice to be humble, quietly saving the planet in our own way, you know…. Solar installation took about two whole days once it got going, allowing for rain and including a day for cutting concrete and trenching an electrical line from the free-standing garage to the panel. Prior to installation there had to be some installation of stand-offs on the roof for the panel supports, and a little re-routing of exhaust vents (which took a couple of days). So it took a week in bits and pieces to install our little system. When the panels were up, we added a hose on the roof, in order to rinse off the panels every two months and keep them producing at their optimum rate. As our solar friend Shelley pointed out, be sure to wash them down BEFORE they heat up in the
middle of the day…. We get sun on the panels this time of year from about 8:30 to 4; we’ve installed a total of 21 panels. Struts support the solar panels and hold them at the correct sun-catching angle. Oh, the thrill of watching the SCE meter running backward! Eventually our inhouse monitoring system will be up and running — everyone says you get quite compulsive about your power situation then — but in honor of Earth Day, I promised to report our early results: • The most astounding fact is the “pounds of CO2 saved” stat on our outdoor monitoring system. We have saved 622.71 POUNDS of CO2 — if I’m not mistaken that is a very lightweight GAS…. • We’ve generated 366 kwH in three weeks — (we use about 2,000 a month), including 17.34 today (we average 40 a day). Our goal was to generate 40% of our electricity with this system (about six more panels are due to be installed), so we’re doing well. • Our electrical bill, which covered only about half a month of generation, was down by about $100 from the previous month, though our daily usage this period is greater than the last two years. Last year’s bill for this time period was a little more money, and we’ve used a few less kWh this month than this time last year, so it’s all a confusing mish-mash. • Our first whole month of generation will be reflected on the next bill. To make things even more unscientific, we traded in our old TV (and my brother-in-law, a frequent guest), and the cost of power fluctuates like crazy, so it may take a year for us to get good comparison numbers. The kWh generated are the easiest to track, but the dollars make the most impact — except for that CO2 number. Happy Earth Day! Eleven years ago I met Jane Goodall and burst into tears. I’d like to think that the chimpanzees are thanking me for living a bit less heavily than I once did. This story was originally published on the Hometown Pasadena blog, online counterpart to the popular guide to Pasadena and environs of the same name. With the newly redesigned site, Publisher and Editor Colleen Dunn Bates has again assembled the book’s authors to contribute daily posts on local events, people and news - all with the same winning personality and wit their readers have come to expect. What’s more, the site also serves as a virtual launch pad into the local blogosphere, featuring new posts daily from 12 of the San Gabriel Valley’s best blogs. The site is located at www.hometown-pasadena. com. The book, now in its revised second edition, is available at most local bookstores, including Vroman’s.
I’m Ready! Who Do I Call? People have asked for the name of the contractor — a 12-year-old firm recommended by an architect friend and made up of very knowledgeable former utility employees. Jesse, my project manager, was terrific and the subs (electricians and roofers) were fantastic. They took care of all the paperwork including rebates, which have increased this year and help make the costs, over the long term, pencil out. Jesse says they are busy installing residential charging stations for electric cars. Jesse Marez, B.S.E.E. Clean Fuel Connection Inc. 127 La Porte Street, Unit M Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 445-1445 ext. 11, www.cleanfuelconnection.com
Metro from 1 and Foothill Transit. Arcadia Transit is a dial-a-ride service within Arcadia’s city limits. Foothill Transit is a full-service bus company operating in 21 cities with 314 buses along 36 routes. T he boa rd a lso ap proved the use of its option to purchase up to 100 additional buses for Metro’s system. These buses, Metro has announced, will be 45foot composite buses. These buses with strengthened vehicle structure will be CNG fueled. The extra five-foot length over a standard 40foot bus can carry up to a 15-20% increase in carrying capacity. With the receipt of sales tax and several propositions recently passed by voters Metro has money coming to it from various sources besides the Recovery Act, and federal programs enacted through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will allow the system to continue to improve bikeways, pedestrian facilities, local road and highway improvements, commercial goods movement, Metrolink, ADA paratransit service, Freeway service Patrol and Freeway Call Boxes. Little known facts about Metro and its service include FlyAway buses that operate on a 24/7schedule and can travel from Union Station to LAX in 45 minutes or less. Also, Metro service is close to 100% American Disability Act compliant. Buses
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and rail cars and bus stops are cleaned daily. TV sets have been installed on many of its 2,635 buses offering news, sports and entertainment on-board. Through Los Angeles County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) the Kenneth Hahn Call Box System of 3,093 call boxes offer roadside assistance. SAFE also maintains a cell phone highway assistance program which is reached by dialing 399. Caltrans and CHP manage tow and service trucks to clear freeways; the Freeway Service Patrol, using 152 Metrofunded tow trucks, assists about 30 0,0 0 0 st ra nded motorists a year over the 450 County freeways, as well as a big Rig Tow Service for trucks traveling along the Long Beach Freeway. Metro maintains 520 miles of bike routes and 481 miles of bike lanes and 2151 miles of bike paths. It is responsible for the diamond-lanes in cooperation with Caltrans. The Metro system does not wish to be seen as a gritty bus and rail service, but as a provider of an easy cost-effective, comfortable to use transportation system. To convince passengers that transportation can be fun, the transportation agency’s Metro Creative Services, will present live poetry readings to rush-hour commuters at Union Station, today, April 30, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in a tribute to National Poetry Month. These readings will, Metro says, allow “commuters to cherish the moment during National Poetry Month” which is April. In partnership with Poetry in Motion, LA, these readings have been staged since 1998, L.A. poets Elena Karina Byrne, Brendan Constantine and Mindy Mettifree will read their works.
Fire from 1 city follows the state guidelines, but can increase to 200” the clearance requirement i f it is de termined by t he fire i n s p e c t io n that there is a greater fire hazard. Fire Inspections will begin on May 1 in Sierra Madre. Residents will have 30 days from the notification that the property needs additional clearance to complete the work. This community also follows the state guidelines for clearance. For further information, contact the Sierra Madre Fire Prevention Bureau at 626- 355-7135. State guidelines are as follows: •The first 30 feet around any structure shall be free of native and hazardous vegetation. •The next 70 feet of ground
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cover shall be at a height of no greater than 18 inches (except trees). •Native shrubs within 100 feet of any structure shall be trimmed 2 feet above the ground and no closer than 18 feet to other vegetation or structures. •Maintain trees within 100 feet of any building or structure and within 10 feet from any roadway free of dead foliage and maintain branches and foliage 3 feet off the ground. •Remove any portion of a tree which extends within 10 feet of an outlet of a chimney. •Keep all shrubs and other growing vegetation adjacent to or overhanging any building free of dead limbs, branches or other combustible matter. •Maintain 5 feet of clearance between roof surfaces and portions of trees overhanging any structure. •Maintain roof surfaces of all structures free of leaves, needles, twigs and other combustible matter. •Maintain all weeds and other vegetation within 10 feet of a roadway at a height of no greater than 3 inches. •All cut vegetation must be legally disposed of. •Post street address numbers on the front of structures. The brochure from Sierra Madre includes the following warning which applies well to all those doing brush clearance: “Do not cut vegetation to bare soil! These actions may accelerate soil erosion and cause mudslides Remember, “Thin, You Win; Strip You Slip Providing This Defensible Space Is Your Legal responsibility and the key to defending your home during a wildfire. Working together we can battle the wildfire problem, but you must start around your own home.” There is no real fire season here; fires can occur at any time. The Griffith Park Fire started on May 8. 2007, but the Shekell Fire began in December of 2006. The Fire Season lasts 365 days a year in Southern California. The only exception is leap year when it last 366 days. Public Wildfire Forum Scheduled in Monrovia The Monrovia Fie Department will be hosting a public Community Wildfire Forum in City Hall’s Council Chambers on Monday, May 11, beginning at 6 p.m. The forum will also be available live on the internet. Experts will be available from state and federal agencies who can answer homeowners’ questions concerning sustainable landscaping, building construction and retro-fitting a home to better prepare for a wildfire. A live cablecast of the forum will be carried online by Monrovia’s public access television provider, Community Media of the Foothills, at www.kgemtv.com. For further information on the meeting, call the Monrovia Fire Department at (626) 256-8181.
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Stimulus Bill Green Credits Available Homeowners now eligible for tax credits when installing renewable energy infrastructure By Bill Peters
As the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 tax benefits slowly seep out of Washington some benefits become apparent but many complicat ions become more obvious. Still, the bill contains a bevy of tax credits for homes and businesses. Tax relief is provided to businesses that invest in renewable energy sources. Residential credits are for relatively modest investment in energy savings items. The st imulus package was passed by Congress in January. A tax credit of $1,500 for 2009 and 2010 is available to homeowners who install qualified styles of furnaces, fans, central air conditioning, water heaters, heat pumps and biomass stoves. Certain improvements that hold specific energy efficiency improvements can qualify for the credit. Exterior windows, skylight, doors, and insulation are also included. Solar water heaters and electrical equipment in some instances will qualify for a personal credit equal to 30% of the eligible cost. The purchase of Plug-in electric vehicles now has a $2,500 cap as a credit incentive. In addition to the $2,500 credit, proportional energy from a battery can qualify for $415 credit. Convert ing a car to a qualified plugged-in electric drive motor vehicle can produce a credit equal to 10% of the costs of conversion to a maximum of $4,000 for a car changedover that occurs after Feb. 17, 2009. Van Pool participants and those using transit passes can qualify for an exclusion amount of $230. Businesses can qualify for tax credits with a series of wind facilities, biomass, geothermal energy, landfill gas, trash and hydropower facilities based generally on the results achieved over an extended period. Also, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will provide grant money to certain projects. Tax credits are superior to deductions for tax
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Wonder Woman and Superman were theme hosts of the hospital luncheon, “Super Heroes,” thanking the many volunteers. Diane Bade (director of Volunteer Services) reported 68,900 hours were given by volunteers last year. Noemi Cota and Mary Bigley were recognized for their special efforts. Each department head introduced volunteers in their departments. Very clever.
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Mayor pro-tem, Peter Amundson, with daughter, Candi, and wife, Jackie, at Mayor Who’s celebration party, held at Arcadia Elks. It was a wall-to-wall VIP crowd. Great food catered by the Elks. Lots of fun. Congratulations to all.
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Sunday, April 12: Shortly before 12:30 a.m., officers observed a speeding vehicle follow another car too closely and then the driver also made an unsafe turn. A traffic stop was initiated at Third and Genoa, and a 23-year-old male Asian driver was contacted. The odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected from his person and a field sobriety test was conducted. It was determined that the man was operating the vehicle while under the influence and was taken into custody. Units responded to Westfield Mall around 10:15 a.m. regarding a man detained for battery. The suspect was walking his bicycle inside the mall and a security guard told him to take the bike outside. The suspect became angry, charged at the guard, and punched him in the face several times. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 69-year-old male Asian was taken into custody. The suspect complained of chest pains and was transported to the hospital where he was later admitted.
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An auto burglary occurred between 10:00 p.m. on April 12 and 7:40 a.m. on April 13 in the 100 block of California. Unknown suspect(s) smashed a car window and stole a GPS system, CD’s, and tools for a total reported loss of about $3,400. Around 10:35 a.m., units were dispatched to the 300 block of Danimere in reference to a grand theft. The victim walked to his vehicle to retrieve his gardening tools when he saw two male Hispanics steal his chainsaw and leaf blower. The suspects fled in a green SUV driven by a female Hispanic.
Tuesday, April 14: Officers responded to a business located in the 12300 block of Lower Azusa regarding a fraud report. Unknown suspect(s) obtained the owner’s personal information, opened an account with a wireless company, and ordered 30 cell phone lines for a charge of $5,486. Between 9:06 p.m. and 10:10 p.m., a commercial burglary occurred at the Wireless Champs kiosk located at Westfield Mall. A male African-American suspect, approximately 26 years of age, 6’4”, 250 pounds, stole 25 cell phones and 5 Bluetooth headsets from a display case.
Wednesday, April 15: An 18-year-old female Asian was detained for theft around 2:30 p.m. by an employee at the Icing store located at Westfield Mall. The suspect was seen concealing merchandise in a shopping bag that she had brought into the store. A private person’s arrest was made, and the woman was taken into custody for commercial burglary. Additional stolen items from Victoria’s Secret were also recovered A residential burglary occurred between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the 2000 block of Terra Lane. Unknown suspect(s) pried open a sliding glass door to enter the residence. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked rooms and stole cash and silver.
Thursday, April 16: Units were dispatched to the 1000 block of South Sixth around 1:30 p.m. in reference to a fraud report. The victim’s home was burglarized on March 30 and the suspect(s) stole several credit cards. On April 14, the victim discovered that the suspect(s) had used a credit card to make around $1,170 in unauthorized charges. Between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 400 block of Rosemarie. Unknown suspect(s) kicked open a patio door to gain entrance into the house and stole cash and jewelry. The total reported loss was around $3,500.
Friday, April 17: Shortly after 2:00 p.m., a traffic stop was initiated at 20 West Duarte for an expired registration. A 29-year-old male AfricanAmerican driver was arrested for driving on a suspended license and 3 outstanding warrants. The 60-year-old passenger, the father of the driver, also had a $45,000 outstanding misdemeanor warrant and was also taken into custody. The father indicated several medical problems so he as taken to a nearby hospital where he was later admitted. At 11:00 p.m., units were dispatched to the 500 block of Gloria in reference to a large party. Subjects leaving the house indicated that there was a fight in the backyard and someone had been stabbed. A 22-year-old male victim was located; however, no suspects were found. The victim had multiple lacerations on his back and was transported to a hospital for treatment. He indicated that about 10 to 20 male Asian suspects entered the backyard and began pushing and punching partygoers at random. He was struck and kicked multiple times and was possibly cut with a glass bottle.
Saturday, April 18: Around 3:40 p.m., while officers were arresting a suspect for an outstanding warrant at the Skate Park, 100 South Second, a male driver pulled up and he was not wearing a seatbelt. An officer contacted the driver and discovered that he had an outstanding warrant and was on felony probation. The 23-year-old male Caucasian was also subject to search and seizure, and an unspent ammo cartridge was found inside the vehicle, which he is prohibited from possessing. The man was arrested at the scene for outstanding warrant and possession of ammunition. A 2006 black Kia Rio was stolen between 6:00 p.m. and 7:04 p.m. from the 1100 block of Arcadia.
MONROVIA Vehicle Burglary / Attempt Vehicle Burglaries. On April 10 at 11:21 a.m., and officer went to the 1200 block of South Mayflower regarding a theft. On his arrival, he spoke with the victim, who reported that she parked her vehicle at 4 p.m. on April 9 and returned to it at 11:15 a.m. the next day and found the front passenger window was shattered and her gas cap lid was open. She
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Indecent Exposure. On April 10 at 11:40 a.m., an officer responded to Primrose and Linwood regarding a male juvenile exposing himself to females. Upon contact with the subject, it was determined the 16-year-old juvenile is mentally challenged with a mental capacity of a 6-year-old. A family member was notified and responded to take custody of the juvenile.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery. On April 10 at 11:50 a.m., the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter advised of a Lo-Jack hit in the 1500 block of Pilgrim. Monrovia officers responded to the area and set up a perimeter, and waited to see if the vehicle would drive off. The license plate was checked and it was confirmed that the vehicle had been stolen on out of La Crescenta Valley. The vehicle will be dusted for prints. Investigation continuing.
On April 11 at 11:18 a.m., an officer went to the 1000 block of East Lemon regarding a theft from a vehicle. On his arrival, the victim reported that her purse and iPod had been taken from her unlocked vehicle which was parked in the driveway. Investigation continuing.
Theft from a Vehicle. On April 11 at 11:46 a.m., while the officer was taking the above listed theft from a vehicle report, another victim in the same block of East Lemon reported that two of his credit cards were taken from inside his unlocked vehicle. Investigation continuing.
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Arrested. On April 11 at 12:13 p.m., a resident from the 600 block of South Canyon reported her neighbor was chasing a subject who had stolen his bicycle. The chase went to the 900 block of South Ivy, where the victim caught up to the suspect. The suspect told the victim to back off because he had a knife. The victim feared for his safety and backed off. Officers arrived and detained the suspect. He was positively identified and arrested.
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Drunk in Public / Possession of Marijuana / Suspect Arrested. On April 11 at 3:37 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Norumbega called while hiding in their bathroom. They stated that someone was beating on their door and trying to break in. Officers arrived quickly on scene and detained the suspect. The male suspect was determined to be intoxicated and disoriented. He was trying to get into the house which he thought was his. The suspect had been drinking with friends and had become extremely intoxicated. His friends decided to shave a portion of his hair off and paint his face and other body parts. He was charged with drunk in public, as he had another case within the past six months, and possession of marijuana.
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On April 11 at 4 p.m., a 19 year old male driver was driving east of Foothill and attempting to turn onto Grand. He did not negotiate the turn and crashed into a wall in the 400 block of East Foothill. Officers were not able to complete the field sobriety tests as the driver requested paramedics for pain he was feeling and he was taken to a hospital. A blood sample was obtained at the hospital and felony driving under the influences charges will be filed with the District Attorney. A passenger who was under 18 was released to a parent on scene. All injuries and property damage appeared to be minor.
Thefts from Vehicles. On April 13 during the night, 12 thefts from motor vehicles occurred in the north end of Monrovia. The thefts occurred in the 100 and 200 blocks of Primrose, Poinsettia, Ivy, Canyon, and May. All but one of the vehicles was unlocked. The property taken from the vehicles included iPods, GPS units, and loose change. Investigation continuing.
Sex Registrant Violation / Suspect Arrested. On April 16 at about 1:49 p.m., a male subject came into the lobby to register as a sex offender. A review of his paperwork indicated he was supposed to have registered approximately one month ago. A call was placed to his Probation Officer, who was advised. The subject was arrested for the violation and transported to county jail.
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LEGALS CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICES CANDIDATES SOUGHT FOR CITY OF ARCADIA BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The Arcadia City Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications from residents who wish to serve on an advisory Board or Commission. Arcadia’s Board and Commission members serve in an advisory capacity and provide critical input on quality of life issues in Arcadia. The Arcadia Beautiful, Human Resources, Library Board of Trustees and Senior Citizens’ Commissions will each have openings. Applications can be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive or visit the City’s website at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us. The deadline for submitting an application to the City Clerk’s office is Friday, May 29, 2009, with appointments expected to be made at the June 16, 2009 City Council meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455 if you would like further information about Board and Commission service in the City of Arcadia. All City Board and Commission members serve without compensation. To serve on a City board or commission, you must be 18 years or older, a registered voter and resident of the City of Arcadia. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION To: Property Owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the Westfield Santa Anita From: City of Arcadia Development Services Division Pursuant to law, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to form a recommendation to the City Council as to whether the following request should be approved, conditionally approved, or denied: Application:Amendment to Architectural Design Review No. ADR 2005-026 and Resolution No. 6562 – Expansion of Westfield Santa Anita Mall Phase 1B. Location: 400 S. Baldwin Avenue in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles. Request: Westfield LLC is requesting an amendment to one of the conditions of approval in Resolution No. 6562 for the approved Phase 1B expansion to increase the restaurant space from 10,000 square feet to
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23,500 square feet. This proposed change does not increase the total square footage approved for Phase 1B because there would be an equal reduction in retail uses (i.e., 13,500 square feet of space previously slated for retail uses would be replaced with an equal amount of restaurant space). Applicant: Westfield LLC Environmental Document: Categorical Exemption per Section 15301 of the Guidelines for California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1. Time of Public Hearing: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Public Hearing: City Council Chambers at Arcadia City Hall 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California The application file and plans of the proposed project are available for review at the Planning Services offices. All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed project and environmental document. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Planning Commission with respect to the project and/or environmental document, you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raised at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed project and/or environmental document may do so at the Public Hearing or by writing to Planning Services prior to the May 12, 2009 Public Hearing. For further information regarding this matter, or to submit comments, please contact Lisa Flores, Senior Planner, at Planning Services: 240 West Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia CA 91066, (626) 5745445, fax to (626) 447-9173, or by e-mail at lflores@ci.arcadia.ca.us. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the Public Hearing, please contact Planning Services at (626) 574-5423 at least three (3) working days before the meeting or time when such special services are needed. This notification will help city staff in making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the Public Hearing. Arcadia City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on alternate Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City Hall will be closed on May 8, 2009. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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Showcase from 17 they will be recycled to another garden. To give the hothouse an asian feel, Chinese façade silhouettes were added to the front and upper ridge of the greenhouse. The lighting here come from Asian style birdcage lamps. These oriental feeling extends into the adjacent Musical Garden which features chimes hung from the trees. The chimes were tuned by Emmy award winning musician and composer Richard Cooke to evoke Chinese notes. In this garden, plants from the old gardens were regrouped and planted together to create great swaths of color with both red and green Japanese maples (Acer palmatum). The existing agapanthas (Agapanthoideae) were rescued along with the crinum (Crinum bulbispermum) lilies and massed in separate beds. The existing clivia (Amaryllidaceae clivia) were given more punch with additional plants added to those already at the site. In addition to the drama of the plantings, there is more punch in the form of a kinetic sculpture by Roger Heitzman and what the garden’s designer calls “totems.” She should know what to call these giant metal sunflowers as she designed them. There is also a pair of antique Lohans, Chinese statues which represents the spirits of Buddhist monks who protect the garden. Also protecting the treasures in the garden is a giant topiary of a dragon which rises in portions from a dry stream made of more of those repurposed river rocks as is another walkway in this garden. The Tea House Terrace (Pacific Outdoor Living) is part way up the hill from the Musical Garden. This area was once home to a large koi pond. This was transformed earlier into a large putting green as raccoons were decimating the koi population in this pool. The current designers have achieved a mix of both. They have recreated the koi pond on a smaller, but deeper scale and redesigned a smaller put-
ting green. The putting green in covered in state of the art synthetic grass which is water permeable to allow rainwater to return to the soil. The pond is deeper than the old pond and features nooks and crannies for the koi to hide from predators. Here existing plantings of black pines (Pinus thunbergii) and olive trees (Olea europaea) have been augmented with Breath of Heaven (Coleonema pulchellum) and Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) along with mosses and azaleas. The final garden lies above the Tea House Terrace and just below the Potage, This garden is the Koi Pond Retreat (Deborah Rabb Landscape Architecture). It surrounds the Tea House itself and is highlighted by a preexisting indoor/ outdoor koi pond. Care was taken that the plant materials in and planted near the pond would not negatively impact the koi. Additional plants were added in pots including a non-fruit-bearing olive tree surrounded by sedums. The waterfall which starts in the Potager falls into this garden’s pond which in turn spills into the pond on the Terrace level below. There is a general flow of plants and water down the hillside. The common thread through all the gardens at the showcase house is a respect for the use of existing materials, repurposing of materials and sound use of water. The gardens were created with an eye toward using drought tolerant native and Mediterranean plants. And yes, it is green. Showcase house is open Tuesday through Sunday through May 17. Information is available at www.pasadenashowcase.org. Garden tours are given daily when the house is open at 10:30 and 1:30. Garden Tours are free and do not require a ticket to view the house itself. Free transportation is provided from the Rose Bowl to the house. Access to the Showcase restaurants and Market place is also free and these areas are open when the house is.
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Commercial Burglary. On April 17 at 12:09 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 300 block of West Huntington regarding a theft. On their arrival, the reporting party told them an adult male subject came in the business and asked if they had a specific computer adapter. The employee showed the suspect the item and told the suspect the cost of the item. The suspect went outside and spoke with another suspect waiting in a vehicle. The suspect came back into the store, grabbed the item, and walked out. The suspect fled in the waiting vehicle. Investigation continuing.
Outside Assist ă Azusa Police Department. On April 18 at 8:44 a.m., Azusa Police Department called requesting units to respond to Vernon and Industrial to assist in an officer involved shooting that had just occurred. Two Monrovia officers were dispatched and responded to assist. On their arrival, they were assigned to traffic control for the containment. No officers were injured in the shooting.
Alarm Activation / Attempt Theft. On April 18 at 10:23 p.m., an officer responded to an alarm activation at a business in the 2600 block of South Peck. Upon arrival, the officer discovered two locks to the outside refrigerators had been cut. No loss could be determined. It appears the alarm scared off the potential thieves.
SIERRA MADRE Sunday, April 12, 2009: 1:17 AM – Attempt Auto Theft, 100 block E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Officers responded to an attempted auto theft investigation. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the victim’s locked car which was parked in the street. Suspect(s) punched out the ignition but were unsuccessful in starting the car and left the location.
Monday, April 13th: 8:55 AM - Critical Missing Person, 1200 block Arno Drive. Officers responded to a call of a suspicious car left parked in the driveway of a home preventing the homeowner from leaving. After failed attempts to locate the driver, this incident turned into a critical adult missing person situation. SMPD established a Command Post. Sierra Madre Search and Rescue, along with Pasadena PD helicopter and the use of a LASD bloodhough dog assisted with the search. At about 1:35 p.m. a 23 year old man was found in one of the cabins near Chantry Flats approximately 5 miles away. The man was transported to a local hospital for treatment. 4:26 PM – Arrest, Possession of Marijuana, 200 block W. Carter Ave. Officers responded to a report of suspicious people walking out of a residence backyard. Officers detained three people and found one person to be in possession of marijuana. The person was arrested for the offense and later released on a written promise to appear.
Tuesday, April 14th: 9:29 AM – Auto Burglary, 00 block W. Alegria Ave. The victim reported an auto burglary, which occurred on Monday, April 13th, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. The victim parked and locked his pickup truck in the street. The victim returned to his truck and found his truck with a smashed window and his laptop computer missing. The total loss was valued at approximately $1,700.00
Wednesday, April 15th: 8:07 AM – Vandalism, Restrooms at Sierra Vista Park, 600 block E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Officers responded to a vandalism investigation and found graffiti in both the men and women’s restroom. The graffiti occurred between Tuesday, 7:00 a.m. and this morning at 7:00 a.m. with the use of a marker. 8:29 PM – Auto Burglary, Parking lot at Sierra Vista Park, 600 block E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Officers responded to an auto burglary investigation. The victim parked and locked her van at 7:00 p.m. The victim returned to her van at 8:20 p.m. and found a window on her van had been smashed and her backpack was taken from the interior. The backpack was valued at approximately $20.00.
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Saturday, April 18th: 1:41 PM – Vandalism, Parking lot of Sierra Vista Park, 600 block E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Officers responded to a report of a vandalism that occurred on Friday, April 13th, at about 9:30 p.m. A witness saw two males jump on the hood of a vehicle damaging the hood. This case is under investigation. No dollar value was given at this time for the damages.
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